Martha Ann Harrison, age 91 of Jonesboro, traveled to her Heavenly home on Thursday, December 28, 2023.  Martha is a Jackson Parish native and graduated with a teaching degree from La Tech.  She adored children and dedicated her life to teaching.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and of the Red Hat Ladies.  She enjoyed the Red Hat get-togethers such as lunches and tea socials.  Martha loved to travel and has been to many places around the world.  She has visited France, Germany, Russia and saw the Alps in Europe just to name a few places.  She spent many years living in, working in and enjoying Hawaii.  She would love for her loved ones and friends to remember to, "Celebrate my life and know it was a Super ride."

Those left to cherish her memory is her brother, James "Jimmy" Harrison and wife Katie of Cummings, GA; nephews, James Andrew Harrison of Houston, TX, John Michael Harrison and wife Anna of Jonesboro, LA; niece, Kimberly (Harrison) Crane and husband John of Cummings, GA, a host of great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends.  She is preceded in death by her parents, John "Dutch" and Lavelle (Howard) Harrison.

Friends may visit with her family on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 from 10:00AM until time of service at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro.  Her funeral service is set for noon with Rev. Brian McAllister officiating.  Burial will follow in Jonesboro Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be Glynn Salters, Wade McBride, Gary Black, LaVelle Brown, Marlin Mathis, Randy Layfield.